On April 18, 2009, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park begins its commemoration of the 150th anniversary of John Brown’s Raid with the opening event: A Prelude to History: The Wedding of Virginia Kennedy. A …
Exhibit Focuses on John Brown: Winchester Star Features John Brown Raid on Harpers Ferry and Winchester Connection
Exhibit focuses on John Brown By Stephanie M. Mangino The Winchester Star Winchester — In October 1859, Harpers Ferry was still part of Virginia. So …
John Brown topic of seminar
By VICKY TAYLOR Chambersburg Public Opinion Franklin County’s place in Civil War history was again the focus Friday and Saturday as 30 people from seven …
Civil War Courier Feature: John Brown Sesquicentennial Events planned for 2009
John Brown Sesquicentennial Events planned for 2009 By Bob O’Connor (Bob O’Connor works in Harpers Ferry and is the author of “The Perfect Steel …